Director, Executive Compensation
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At Illumina, we are expanding access to genomic technology to realize health equity for billions of people around the world. Our efforts enable life-changing discoveries that are transforming human health through the early detection and diagnosis of diseases and new treatment options for patients.
Working at Illumina means being part of something bigger than yourself. Every person, in every role, has the opportunity to make a difference. Surrounded by extraordinary people, inspiring leaders, and world changing projects, you will do more and become more than you ever thought possible.
Position Summary
Illumina is seeking a talented Executive Compensation leader. This position is an individual contributor leader that will play a key role in developing and implementing executive pay programs, analyzing governance trends, managing board pay and establishing Proxy strategy.
Responsibilities
Characteristics of a Successful Candidate
At Illumina, we strive to foster a diverse and inclusive workplace by cultivating an environment in which everyone contributes to our mission. Built on a strong foundation, Illumina has always been rooted in openness, collaboration, and seeking alternative views and perspectives to propel innovation in genomics. We are proud to confirm a zero-net gap in pay, regardless of gender, ethnicity, or race. We also have several Employee Resource Groups (ERG) that deliver career development experiences, increase cultural awareness, and demonstrate our collective commitment to diversity and inclusion in the communities we live and work. We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer committed to providing employment opportunity regardless of sex, race, creed, color, gender, religion, marital status, domestic partner status, age, national origin or ancestry, physical or mental disability, medical condition, sexual orientation, pregnancy, military or veteran status, citizenship status, and genetic information. If you require accommodation to complete the application or interview process, please contact [email protected]. To learn more, visit: https://www.dol.gov/ofccp/regs/compliance/posters/pdf/eeopost.pdf. The position will be posted until a final candidate is selected or the requisition has a sufficient number of qualified applicants. This role is not eligible for visa sponsorship.
At Illumina, we are expanding access to genomic technology to realize health equity for billions of people around the world. Our efforts enable life-changing discoveries that are transforming human health through the early detection and diagnosis of diseases and new treatment options for patients.
Working at Illumina means being part of something bigger than yourself. Every person, in every role, has the opportunity to make a difference. Surrounded by extraordinary people, inspiring leaders, and world changing projects, you will do more and become more than you ever thought possible.
Position Summary
Illumina is seeking a talented Executive Compensation leader. This position is an individual contributor leader that will play a key role in developing and implementing executive pay programs, analyzing governance trends, managing board pay and establishing Proxy strategy.
Responsibilities
- Lead overall design, implementation, communication and administration of Illumina’s executive and performance compensation programs globally.
- Identify executive compensation market trends to monitor competitiveness of programs, model impact and recommend innovative and effective solutions.
- Manages agendas and materials for the Compensation Committee.
- Oversee research of executive and corporate governance trends including proxy advisors' policies.
- Lead strategy of the annual Proxy in partnership with Legal and Finance teams.
Characteristics of a Successful Candidate
- Extensive experience in implementing and overseeing global compensation programs with global orientation, perspective and awareness.
- Strong business acumen and creative thinking in order to design and position solutions as value-add and drive global organizational change.
- Understands equity-based compensation vehicles with regards to cultural fit, local practices, tax and accounting regulations.
- Requires excellent presence, outstanding communication and interpersonal skills to interact with Executive management and all levels of employees.
- Strong influencing, negotiating and collaboration skills.
- A self-starter with a proven ability to produce positive results under tight deadlines with limited resources.
- Requires Bachelor's degree or equivalent, in Business, HR or related field. An MS or MBA degree is highly desirable.
- Typically has 10 year of progressive management responsibility and experience desired.
- Typically has 15 years of complex compensation design, including global pay programs, variable, equity and executive compensation experience desired.
- Experience in life sciences, biotechnology, technology or related industry is preferred.
- Must be hands on and capable of working independently with strong project management skills.
At Illumina, we strive to foster a diverse and inclusive workplace by cultivating an environment in which everyone contributes to our mission. Built on a strong foundation, Illumina has always been rooted in openness, collaboration, and seeking alternative views and perspectives to propel innovation in genomics. We are proud to confirm a zero-net gap in pay, regardless of gender, ethnicity, or race. We also have several Employee Resource Groups (ERG) that deliver career development experiences, increase cultural awareness, and demonstrate our collective commitment to diversity and inclusion in the communities we live and work. We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer committed to providing employment opportunity regardless of sex, race, creed, color, gender, religion, marital status, domestic partner status, age, national origin or ancestry, physical or mental disability, medical condition, sexual orientation, pregnancy, military or veteran status, citizenship status, and genetic information. If you require accommodation to complete the application or interview process, please contact [email protected]. To learn more, visit: https://www.dol.gov/ofccp/regs/compliance/posters/pdf/eeopost.pdf. The position will be posted until a final candidate is selected or the requisition has a sufficient number of qualified applicants. This role is not eligible for visa sponsorship.
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Seniority level
Not Applicable -
Employment type
Full-time -
Job function
Human Resources -
Industries
Medical Equipment Manufacturing, Research Services, and Biotechnology Research
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